Fraser Valley Fire Protection Ltd. | Abbotsford, BC | Full-Time | $39–$43/hr

Fraser Valley Fire Protection has been keeping British Columbia safe since 1977. We're a full-service fire and life safety company — sprinkler systems, fire alarms, backflow preventers, kitchen suppression, emergency lighting, hydrants, monitoring, and more. We take our work seriously, and we're looking for someone who does too.

We're growing, and we need a seasoned Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter ready to take on a field leadership role.

About the Role
This is a working supervisor position. You'll be in the field doing the work — inspections, installations, troubleshooting — while also leading, developing, and coordinating a team of sprinkler fitters and backflow technicians. You'll report to the Service Manager and work closely with on-staff electricians to keep jobs moving and people supported.

What You'll Do
Field Work

Install, inspect, test, service, and modify wet, dry, pre-action, CO2, water mist, and wet/dry chemical suppression systems

Troubleshoot systems that aren't performing correctly and complete applicable repairs

Complete new system installations in current builds and retrofits

Ensure all work meets NFPA standards and BC Building Code requirements

Leadership & Coordination

Provide regular feedback to sprinkler fitters and backflow technicians through scheduled one-on-ones, performance appraisals, and incident-based conversations

Mentor journeyman sprinkler fitters and apprentices — and support hiring and recruitment of new apprentices

Work closely with on-staff electricians and the Service Manager to coordinate work, schedules, and logistics





Champion company initiatives and a strong safety culture across your team

What You Bring
Required

Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter certification (BC)

Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience as a certified Sprinkler Fitter or Sprinkler System Installer

Working knowledge of NFPA standards and BC Building Code

Valid BC Driver's License with a clean 5-year driver's abstract

Demonstrated ability to lead a team and give direct, constructive feedback

Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail

Professional, customer‑focused approach — you represent us on every job site

Assets That Will Make You Stand Out

ASTTBC RFPT certification

BCWWA Backflow Prevention certification

Additional fire prevention or building code knowledgeScissor lift and/or boom lift operation certification

Details

Hours: Monday–Friday; overtime and on-call as required; overtime paid in accordance with BC Employment Standards

Location: Based out of Abbotsford; service area runs Chilliwack to Surrey with projects from Hope to Whistler

Pay: $39–$43/hr

What We Offer

Service vehicle and fuel card

Extended health and dental benefits

Life insurance

RRSP matching

Stable, year-round work with a company that's been a cornerstone of fire safety in this province for nearly 50 years

We are an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process — to discuss options, please email our HR Generalist at [email protected].

We do not use AI in the screening or assessment of candidates — a human reads every application and makes every decision in the hiring process.

Apply at: fvfire.ca/about-us/employment/

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📌 Trades & Water Lead (Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter) (British Columbia)
🏢 Fraser Valley Fire Protection
📍 British Columbia